This presentation will examine the use of visual resources, including graphs and maps as well as posters, photographs and works of art, to elicit content in an Italian Language and Culture Curriculum.   One of the AP curricular requirements states that a World Language and Culture course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their ability in Interpretive Communication to understand and synthesize information from a variety of authentic visual resources.  Images are important sources for classroom discussion at all levels.  Students demonstrate curiosity with regard to their meaning and origin, thereby understanding cultural aspects (historical, artistic, socio-economic, etc). Images can be used to elicit grammatical structures, illustrate a course theme or introduce a specific historical period. This presentation will examine activities that incorporate a variety of authentic visual resources in beginning, intermediate and AP classrooms. The presentation will address different types of images and how to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret the images within the appropriate cultural contexts